For participants who have completed any of the BC ICS Core Training (s), we have additional training
called From Bystander to Ally.
Not exact matches
We have the option of being a
bystander — silent, comfortable, free
from tough
calls, safe
from polite persecution.
Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville) today announced he is introducing new legislation, the «Knockout Assault Deterrent Act», to protect innocent
bystanders from being victimized by the so -
called «Knockout Game» — a brutal new trend whereby gangs of youths target unsuspecting people and sucker - punch them in an attempt to make them unconscious — in some cases causing serious injury and even death.
Aside
from other witnesses or
bystanders who may not be contacted by emergency services, individuals directly involved in the auto accident — the victims — may be unable to
call the police for a variety of reasons: they may be in a state of shock, unaware of what just took place; they may be injured such that reaching or their cell phone is impossible; they may not have a cell phone with them, etc..
They can issue verbal warnings, ask a patron to leave the establishment, check identification, refuse entry,
call the cops, protect
bystanders from violence, break up fights, and respond with equal force if necessary.
Do your part to break the inaction caused by the
bystander effect, and respond to ethics committee's
calls for opinions and input
from practicing attorneys.
A recent CNN article summarized recommendations
from experts including Carrie Goldman, Matthew Soeth, Anne Collier, Michele Borba, and Alan Katzman who emphasized empowering
bystanders,
calling attention to the positive things that kids are doing, and focusing more on social - emotional learning and «cyber civics.»